Varanasi's Sacred Heart: Unveiling Ancient Traditions
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We are local guides. Our families have lived for many generations in Varanasi allowing us to know every hidden corner of this beautiful and ancient city, along with fascinating stories about our traditions, history, religion, and ordinary people like ourselves. Varanasi represents the soul of India. A visitor alone can never hope to uncover more than a fraction of its secrets. Still, with our help, you will be able to discover the essence of this captivating city. Our tour will start at the meeting point, from where we will embark on a 3 hours journey to discover the most important historical and religious sites. We will visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets and popular food stalls, but also less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi. During our tour, we will be sharing with you historical information and other important facts but also telling you interesting stories about our daily life, our gastronomy and our customs.
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
erinruthier, 12/17/2025 8:00:45 AM
Thank you for a great tour Akash! The vibe was really relaxed and enjoyable, super friendly! I loved the food stops, thank you for finding paan after I asked about it! Very informative with lots of time for questions, of which we had many. The tour covers lots of points of interest, and I really appreciated the opportunity to visit the temples directly. Would 100% recommend, great way to see the city.
susien531, 12/17/2025 7:58:09 AM
Had a wonderful time on the walking tour with Akash. He was really informative and we went to some lovely hidden places, as well as the key spots such as the cremation ghat. I learnt so much about Varanasi, Hinduism, and Indian culture - I would really recommend!
49maxwellb, 12/17/2025 6:16:28 AM
This guide is a must do to truly understand and feel what Varanasi is all about. We did the 09:30am with Akash. Akash is a brilliant! A very warm and kind person who is not only excellent at what he does but also with a wonderful outlook on life. Akash’s English speaking is clear with a great range of language (he is very modest at how good it is). He explains everything with great detail and is welcoming of all questions at any time. He engages you with questions and facts also. Alash guides you around Varanasi at a calm and relaxed pace which keeps you at ease wanting more. We’re very grateful for his time and deep knowledge of Varanasi & the Hindu faith. A 5 Star experience all because of super Akash! Thank you brother, Maxwell & Sarah
Kristofor1993, 12/16/2025 9:20:58 AM
Great experience! I couldn't choose better tour guide to explore Varanasi. Akash has a Very good English and his knowledge it's great . I discovered some hidden gems of varanasi and without him wouldn't be possible. Highly recommended!
Sunshine17358638519, 12/13/2025 7:58:44 AM
Id recommend this tour to anyone and everyone! Akash is a local who knows how to make a fun and informative tour! He was more than happy to answer questions and gave us lots of time to look arouns each place! We went to many places that we wouldn't have thought to go to if we hadn't of done this tour. Highly, highly recommend!!!
haraldbL957MG, 12/12/2025 11:18:19 AM
Excellent guiding through Manikarnika Ghat and other very special ghats and temples by the banks og Ganges. Very informative and educational. I could never have gotten this Varanasi experience on my own. Worth every penny!
716katea, 12/12/2025 5:58:23 AM
Akash was an excellent tour guide. His English was easy to understand & he took us on an adventure giving all of us knowledge about each stop along the way! Having him as our guide made each stop more meaningful & I learned so much. I would highly recommend Akash to anyone!
Morgan_B, 12/12/2025 3:35:14 AM
Great tour with Akash this morning. He is super friendly and highly knowledgeable. The tour is a perfect introduction to this amazing city: in three hours, you’ll see the main sights and understand why Varanasi is very special.
251ambrat, 12/7/2025 11:05:36 AM
Great experience! Tour was very interesting and well organised. Guide was prepared, nice and reassuring. It was incredible to visit such incredible temples and streets of Varanasi
nickblanski, 12/6/2025 12:34:59 PM
Akash is an amazing guide and a super fun person to be around! We had a lovely afternoon exploring the city and he did a very good job of explaining everything and telling us the history and significance of each place!! Super recommend this experience ☺️
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point
Our meeting point will at Rajendra Prasad Ghat, infront of Virtual experiential museum And the Guide will be standing infront of the Entrance of the MuseumReturn details
We are local guides. Our families have lived for many generations in Varanasi allowing us to know every hidden corner of this beautiful and ancient city, along with fascinating stories about our traditions, history, religion, and ordinary people like ourselves. Varanasi represents the soul of India. A visitor alone can never hope to uncover more than a fraction of its secrets. Still, with our help, you will be able to discover the essence of this captivating city. Our tour will start at the meeting point, from where we will embark on a 3 hours journey to discover the most important historical and religious sites. We will visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets and popular food stalls, but also less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi. During our tour, we will be sharing with you historical information and other important facts but also telling you interesting stories about our daily life, our gastronomy and our customs.Redemption
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund